| Hi HN! I've been frustrated by the scattered nature of hackathon information across Europe. As someone passionate about hackathons, I kept missing great events because there wasn't a centralized, up-to-date resource. So I built Euro Hackathons – what started as a simple README.md (gained 50+ stars) has evolved into a full-stack platform that automatically discovers and tracks hackathons across Europe. The project now includes:
- Live website: https://euro-hackathons.vercel.app
- GitHub repo: https://github.com/lorenzopalaia/Euro-Hackathons
- Multi-platform notifications (Discord, Telegram, Twitter)
- RESTful API for programmatic access Technical stack: Next.js 15, TypeScript, Supabase backend, with automated deduplication, geographic filtering, and smart date validation. The website features advanced filtering by location, topics (AI, Web3, Crypto), and dates with a modern responsive UI. What makes this different:
- Completely automated discovery (no manual curation)
- Multi-platform notification system
- European focus with open source API
- Real-time updates across all channels Some patterns I've noticed: AI hackathons dominate (~40% of events), Berlin/London are top cities, and hybrid formats are increasingly popular. Next features: calendar export, email newsletter, potential expansion to other regions. The project is open source under MIT license. Would love feedback on the technical architecture or feature ideas! Check it out: https://euro-hackathons.vercel.app
GitHub: https://github.com/lorenzopalaia/euro-hackathons |